Caring for Vulnerable Older Adults: LGBT Patients and Residents

Presented October 22, 2020

Session Overview

This session includes a discussion of issues that LGBT older adults may face in long-term care and includes strategies for improving the care of LGBT patients and residents.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss selected demographics and historical context of the current LGBT older population
  • Recognize discrimination and health disparities affecting LGBT elders
  • Identify issues of LGBT people in long term care
  • Describe strategies for improving the care of LGBT patients and residents

Presenter(s)/Panelist(s)

  • Patricia Burbank, DNSc, RN, FAAN and Professor, University of Rhode Island College of Nursing
  • Hugh Hall, West View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Administrator

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